Verge TS Pro model with solid-state battery.
At CES 2026, Finnish manufacturer Verge Motorcycles unveiled what it says is the world’s first production-ready motorcycle powered by a solid-state battery. The new version of the Verge TS Pro promises a combination long viewed as out of reach for electric two-wheelers: ultra-fast charging, extended range, and improved safety, all delivered in a customer-ready platform rather than a laboratory prototype.
Solid-state batteries replace the liquid or gel electrolyte found in conventional lithium-ion cells with a solid material. This change dramatically improves energy density, thermal stability, and durability, while also reducing fire risk. Despite years of research by major automakers, solid-state technology has remained largely experimental. Verge claims it has now crossed the threshold into real-world production, making the TS Pro the first commercially available motorcycle to deploy the technology at scale.
The battery system was developed in partnership with technology company Donut Lab, which has focused on modular electric drivetrains and next-generation energy storage. According to Verge, the solid-state pack enables charging speeds far beyond current electric motorcycles. A ten-minute fast charge can add up to 186 miles of range under ideal conditions, while an optional extended-range configuration boosts total range from 217 miles to a claimed 370 miles on a single charge. Verge says this upgrade does not increase the purchase price.
Performance remains central to the TS Pro’s appeal. The motorcycle retains Verge’s distinctive hubless rear-wheel motor design, now updated to the Donut 2.0 motor. The company says the revised motor is 50 percent lighter than the previous version while delivering the same output. Peak torque reaches 1,000 Nm, with a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 3.5 seconds, placing it firmly in high-performance territory for electric motorcycles.
Safety is one of the strongest arguments for solid-state adoption. Verge and Donut Lab emphasize that the battery does not rely on flammable liquid electrolytes and remains stable across a wide temperature range. The company also claims the battery is designed to last for the entire service life of the motorcycle, reducing long-term degradation concerns.
Verge positions this launch as more than a motorcycle milestone. Donut Lab says the same solid-state architecture can scale to cars, trucks, robotics, and stationary energy storage, suggesting broader implications for electric mobility. For now, Verge plans to begin delivering solid-state-equipped TS Pro motorcycles to customers in the coming months, marking a rare moment when a long-hyped battery breakthrough appears to have reached the road.
